We've learned over the years to expect top-notch recipes from Sandy Andersen, and here's yet another! Andersen says her family enjoys this every Christmas morning, topping it with butter, syrup or whipped cream according to taste.

Looking for a new brunch standby? This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking — and puts other “breakfast strata” in the shade.
3rd Place winner in the 2013 Fast & Festive Lillie Newspapers holiday recipe contest